Sermons on Observing Days:

Labor Day Rest

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012

Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans Day 2014

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

In Life There are some things are worth fighting for: • our freedom in America and our freedom in Christ!

Veterans Day 2014 INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, • He received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. • Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Christian Church

From This Day Forward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 9, 2021

An evangelical Advent/Christmas message that challenges us to draw near to God during this season.

From This Day Forward! Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the year! And it’s been the top of the charts now for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get caught up in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Methodist

On The First Day Of The Week Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 27, 2014

Why do millions of people throughout the world continue to worship the Lord Jesus Christ on the first day of the week.

9 28 14 Sabbath: On the First Day of the Week: Matt. 28:1-10 Here it is, the first day of the week again, and here we are, gathering in worship. If you went to any country in the world today, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ will gather together and celebrate the Lord’s Supper together, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021

Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Death Valley Days

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 10, 2001

Ties together Israel’s disobedience during the Exodus, people’s failure to recognize Jesus when he came, and our own obliviousness to the warning signs around us. Lesson: Hardships aren’t for punishnment, it’s to point us to God.

Have any of you ever watched a movie or a TV show about a wagon train? You know, a column of Conestoga wagons, what they called prairie schooners, with the rounded canvas tent-tops? When I was young Westerns were the commonest sort of show, and everyone knew the conventions: The square-jawed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's His Day Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The third commandment tells us how to love God.

The Ten Commandments are principles for keeping free. In Exodus 20, these people have become free for the first time in 400 years, and God is telling them, "I gave you freedom. I made you free. Now let Me tell you how to keep it." So these are ten principles for individual, collective, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

All In A Day's Work

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 5, 2015

This sermon looks at the workers in the marketplace waiting on someone to hire them. They are compared to Christians today.

The young man had just graduated from college and was at his first job interview. He was applying to be an accountant. Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked him, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The young man replied, "In the neighborhood of $100,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

a lesson from Samson in dropping our guard

They were an old couple who decided to go to the doctor as they were having more and more problems remembering things. The doctor gives them each a physical and says, "You're in great health for your age. You're just slowing down a bit, that's all. It's nothing serious. If you’re worried ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All Day Delight

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2003

Is there a way to experience all day delight?

INTRO.- ILL.- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Paul Thigpen wrote an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY entitled, “Happily Ever After?” He wrote, “Down in Georgia they have a saying: ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ It’s a reminder that one person’s moods affect the entire household, but indirectly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2013

Whether we chose or not to participate in the abundant life God has given us and realize His generosity, Doesn't negate the fact that we have the opportunity to....and we should be thankful For the opportunity!

Everyday is "Thanksgiving Day" With all the talk lately, about the decisions of corporate America, to open on thanksgiving, Instead of the normal Black Friday push of the early am hours, only the diehard bargain hunters flock to. There's a lot of hoopla, everything from that's disrespecting the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never A Boring Day Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2007

In heaven, enjoyment will be the task of every day.

NEVER A BORING DAY I Corinthians 2.9 S: Heaven C: Heaven will not be boring! Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: ENJOYMENT WILL BE THE TASK OF EVERY DAY IN HEAVEN. ?: What? What will we be doing? KW: Pursuits TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four pursuits that will bring enjoyment to our life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Bad Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 7: 1 – 10

Ester 7: 1 – 10 Having A Bad Day 1 So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther. 2 And on the second day, at the banquet of wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request, up to half the kingdom? It ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel